Wages vary by employer and project difficulty. For example, large companies usually pay more than small companies. In addition, analysts are usually paid more for working on high-security projects. Manufacturing companies tend to pay more than government agencies.
Most information security analysts who work full time receive benefits. Benefits may include health insurance and a retirement plan. They may also include vacation and sick leave. Some employers offer stock in their company or pay for continuing education courses.
Information security analysts (SOC 15-1212)
(1) Wage estimate isn't available.
| Location |
Pay Period | |
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| 25% |
Median |
75% |
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| Illinois | Hourly | $42.69 | $57.16 | $67.97 |
| Yearly | $88,805 | $118,901 | $141,385 | |
| Champaign Area | Hourly | $40.06 | $45.31 | $51.26 |
| Yearly | $83,317 | $94,245 | $106,612 | |
| Charleston-Effingham-Centralia Area | Hourly | $39.56 | $48.84 | $64.64 |
| Yearly | $82,294 | $101,595 | $134,455 | |
| Cook County | Hourly | $42.69 | $57.53 | $69.44 |
| Yearly | $88,805 | $119,655 | $144,425 | |
| Dekalb-Elgin-Aurora Area | Hourly | $41.60 | $60.63 | $67.39 |
| Yearly | $86,527 | $126,108 | $140,167 | |
| Du Page County | Hourly | $38.17 | $54.45 | $67.39 |
| Yearly | $79,397 | $113,263 | $140,167 | |
| Lake County | Hourly | $44.36 | $62.77 | $78.99 |
| Yearly | $92,277 | $130,563 | $164,289 | |
| McHenry County | Hourly | $37.80 | $58.86 | $66.76 |
| Yearly | $78,627 | $122,427 | $138,854 | |
| Northwest Illinois Area | Hourly | $34.62 | $41.10 | $54.70 |
| Yearly | $72,022 | $85,484 | $113,769 | |
| Peoria-Bloomington Area | Hourly | $49.84 | $65.32 | $65.32 |
| Yearly | $103,664 | $135,883 | $135,883 | |
| Rock Island-Moline Area | Hourly | (1) | (1) | (1) |
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| Rockford Area | Hourly | $39.03 | $51.78 | $59.47 |
| Yearly | $81,179 | $107,692 | $123,697 | |
| Springfield Area | Hourly | $38.60 | $50.65 | $58.37 |
| Yearly | $80,283 | $105,350 | $121,413 | |
| Will County | Hourly | $38.24 | $55.69 | $63.45 |
| Yearly | $79,526 | $115,852 | $131,978 | |
| United States | Hourly | $43.29 | $57.87 | $73.82 |
| Yearly | $90,050 | $120,360 | $153,550 | |